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Quik Meal Structure (Scenario)
Quik Meal is a fast-growing MNE that manufactures and sells energy gels for consumption by serious athletes, such as marathoners and triathletes. The energy gels produced by Quik Meal taste much better than the gels sold by other firms, which has led to an increase in sales. Managers and executives with Quik Meal need to determine the best organizational structure for the young firm. Quik Meal has subsidiaries in Japan and Brazil, while company headquarters are based in San Francisco.
-Which of the following questions would be more important for Quik Meal executives to evaluate when determining whether to centralize or decentralize the firm's structure?
ROI
Return on Investment; a financial metric used to measure the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the net profit by the initial cost.
Supply Chain Failures
Instances when a supply chain breaks down due to unforeseen events or poor management, resulting in delays, increased costs, or failure to deliver products to the end customer.
Rectified Orders
Orders that have been corrected or adjusted due to errors, returns, or other issues to meet the original purchase requirements.
Refused Orders
Orders that are not accepted or fulfilled by a company due to various reasons, such as inventory shortages or credit issues.
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